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Mwafaka Awards recently unveiled the nominees in the gospel ministry in a very glamorous event that attracted top acts in the entertainment industry.

“We are delighted to announce the nominees as we celebrate the 6th year of Mwafaka Awards,” said Aaron Kelly (Dydyero), CEO, Mwafaka Awards. “With a new record of over 30 entries, Mwafaka Awards, is as always; hugely competitive and reflect the dynamic pace of growth and evolution in music poetry. Congratulations to all those shortlisted yesterday and many thanks to our judges who have an almost impossible task selecting the nominees from such high-calibre and exciting entries.”

To mark the 6th annual event of Mwafaka Awards, one new special award has been introduced and it’s called the “Kikwetu Rising Star of the Year”.

This award is specifically designed to acknowledge artists who have impact in different regions and can qualify to have recognition on a national platform but lack exposure and platforms needed to present their craft.

Below is the nominee list:

TV ANCHOR OF THE YEAR

Ken Wa Kuraya – Inooro TV

Kanze Dena – Citizen TV

Mike Gitonga – KTN

Larry Madowo – NTV

Samuel Njoroge – KBC

Ian Wafula – K24

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Eko Dydda-Wa1

Pitson-Wa2

L Jay Maasai-Wa3

Bahati-Wa4

Willy Paul-Wa5

Papa Dennis-Wa6

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Mercy Masika

Gloria Muliro

Janet Otieno

Size 8

Evelyne Wanjiru

Shiru Wa Gp-

SONG OF THE YEAR

Vanity – Daddy Owen

Nikupendeze – Mercy Masika

Sijafika – Willy Paul, Size 8 & Gloria Muliro

Ayaya – Kriss Eeh Baba Ft Majic Mike

Tenda Wema –Ringtone Ft Christina Shusho

Bamba Mbaya – Kelele Takatifu

COLLABO OF THE YEAR

Tenda Wema – Ringtone Ft Christina Shusho

Tulia – Evelyne Wanjiru Ft Vicky Gitonga

Happy Day – Mr. Seed Ft Pitson

Wave –J Fam Ft Omarri

Ayaya – Kriss Eeh Baba Ft Majik Mike

Sijafika – Willy Paul, Size 8 & Gloria Muliro

More of You – Janet Otieno Ft Mireile Basirwe

MOST PROMISING ARTIST

Laura Karwirwa

Shii Mbugua

Nicah the Queen

Mash Mwana

Weezdom

Shalater

David Adede

Jackline Wanyama

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Zivume – Pitson

Afadhali Yesu – Size 8

No More – Guardian Angel Ft Churchill

Nifunze – Janet Otieno

General – Hopekid

Mtetezi – Laura Karwirwa

Vushere – Tomithy Kitui

DJ OF THE YEAR

Dj Gee Gee

Dj Terots

Dj Sadic

Dj Ruff

Dj Mzito

Dj Mo

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Kelele Takatifu

Recapp

Adwanage

24 Elders

Tpk Sons

Wh5

Soc

DANCE CREW OF THE YEAR

Flammers

Unikk

Jims & Dims

Genje

Alterteens

Young Angels

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Young Wallace

X – Antonio

Sammy Dee

Tiger

Erick Omba

Bwoy P

SUPPORTIVE TV SHOW OF THE YEAR

Rurumuka – Inooro TV

Crossover – TV

The Switch – K24

Kubamba – Citizen TV

Vuka 360 – Ebru TV

Angaza –KBC

Tukuza – KTN

SUPPORTIVE RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR

Gospel Sunday – Milele Fm

Jikoni – Kubamba Radio

Pambazuka –Radio Citizen

Ghetto Nite Live –Ghetto Radio

Replay Reloaded Show – Truth Fm

Trinity Conect – Homeboyz

RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

Lawrence Thuku – Truth Fm

Eva Mwalili – Milele Fm

Dj Ruff – Ghetto Radio

Dunco – Kubambaradio

Jay Njoroge – Homeboys Radio

James Mahmi – Truth Fm

KIKWETU EASTERN SONG OF THE YEAR

Kasolo – Eka Ngwinie

Justus Myello – Katiwa

Wilberforce Musyoka – Ikomanoni

Purity Kateiko – Ngai Wa Avalaamu

John Mbaka – Taiwa Yesu

Eunice Kyallo – Wi Ngai Utailekanwa

Mr Ndelima – Kusangasanga

KIKWETU EASTERN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Faith Kitele

Susan Mutethia

Shedrack Masai

KIKWETU CENTRAL SONG OF THE YEAR

Dk Karanja – Araika Aku

Wangari Wa Kigo – Nindotete

Ester Wanjiku – Ndirira Githithi

Phylis Mbuthia – Githe Tiwe

Joyce Irungu – Handa Wega

David Gigomo – Utuku Wi Maguru

David Mambo – Irathimo

KIKWETU CENTRAL RISING STAR SONG OF THE YEAR

Mirugi Dishon

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Paul Wandungu

KIKWETU MERU/EMBU SONG OF THE YEAR

Rosemary Njagi – Ameru

Florence Karaani – Gachine

Kariuki – Giaku Ni Giaku

Jane Kiura – Kiama

Sherry Pam – Inkatho

Laffe – Ungi

KIKWETU MERU/EMBU RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

SINGLE L

SHERRY PAM

PRESTON PRINCE

KIKWETU WESTERN SONG OF THE YEAR

Sishalo – Aaron Wambulwa

Vushire – Timothy Kitui

Ulila – Karol Tunduli

Nyanzaga Yesu – Linet Njoora

Grace Sunday – Amba Khu Yesu

Hamba – Ann Kamsa

KIKWETU WESTERN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Tabby Chacha

James Achidi

Lillian Kawa

KIKWETU NYANZA SONG OF THE YEAR

Idwong – David Adede

Josephine Mary – Chung Yamo

Evalyn Muthoka – Yesu Osiep Chunya

Dorothy Awuor – Ka An Gi Yesu

Mary Kerubo – Knock Out

Christine Otieno – Thuond Mula

KIKWETU LUO RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Mush Dee

Stive Storm

Liz Awino

SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Xtian Dela

Director Spikes

Jennah the Brand

Mmarcuske

Tinjeyet

Kennie The Dancer

KIKWETU KALENJIN RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Gilbert Sigei

Shirlyne Mercy

Lilian Kemboi

KIKWETU KALENJIN SONG OF THE YEAR

Moses Sirgoi – Asset

Mum Cherop – Kosun

Lilian Rotich – Mogoryot

Nancy Rop – Geero

Young Man – Mama

KIKWETU MAASAI SONG OF THE YEAR

Naipasoi Tutuma – Olaser

Daudi Laizer – Tadamwaki

L Jay Masai – Sigogo

Stephen Leken – Enkakenya Engida

Emmanuel Sampeke – Mariria Enkai

Samuel Samoire – Oltroboni

Kikwetu Maasai Rising Star Of The Year

Emmanuel Sampeke

Seyeya Jackson

Papa Ingutie

KIKWETU PWANI SONG OF THE YEAR

Mercy Dlai – Dhoruba

Everlyn Ndege – Kaza

Michael Yena – Pamoja

Marion Shako – Nasonga Mbele

Yu Mwema – Pst Musembi

Farida – Mpenzi Wangu

KIKWETU PWANI RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Judith Mugo

Terry Debbs

Caroline Sakwa

Cosmos K

KIKWETU KISII SONG OF THE YEAR

Ebenezer Nyaguta – Samson

Jaymenge – Tonchaya

Douglas Otiso – Tara

Abasani Bomusonte – Fenny Kerubo

Lydia Nyairabu – Omosae Omonda

Justus Marube – Akang’aina Amandasi

KIKWETU KISII RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Bona Bii

Divinah Nyamwaka

Matara Ntabayo

AUDIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Tim Still Alive

Johntezz

Teddy B

Bizzi B

Yo Alex

Producer Paulo